Mushroom Pintxos – Pintxos de Txampis
byAfter our trip to Rioja, the famous Spanish wine region, we couldn’t stop thinking about all the wine, wood-fired lamb, and delicious pinchos we…
Comfort Food
Easy Everyday Pancakes
byEvery year, Melissa and I spend a long weekend in Vermont at a country bed & breakfast called the Henry Farm Inn. In the…
A Taste: Matzoh Ball Soup at Ben’s Deli
bySome days I really just want a good matzoh ball soup. On days like that, when I can’t get to Grandma’s house, or Katz’s…
Basil Pesto
byWhen I was a kid, the end of summer was always bittersweet. Camp was ending, and soon the excitement of color war would be…
A Taste: Wontons with Spicy Sauce at Vanessa’s
byOur “A Taste” feature presents single noteworthy dishes from NYC’s food scene. Vanessa’s Dumpling House offers three locations where you can get their homemade…
Pasta with Tomatoes, Ricotta and Fresh Herbs
byMy absolute favorite dish in the late summer is a simple pasta made with juicy tomatoes, fresh herbs and light, creamy ricotta. It takes…
Beyond the Five Boroughs: The Foods of Asturias and Cantabria, Spain
byFabada Asturiana: a hearty and smokey white bean stew This is the seventh installment of our Beyond the Five Boroughs series on Northern Spain….
Sweet and Spicy Stir-Fried Noodles
byI don’t make many dishes that I would call “fusion,” but this is one of them: a noodle dish I came up with one…
Red Wine and Tomato Beef Stew
byI love making soups and stews during winter. Last week we featured a Vietnamese beef stew, which combined French techniques with Vietnamese flavors. This…
Vietnamese Beef Stew
byI had some excellent food during my trip to Vietnam. I learned that you can make any dish have a Vietnamese flair by incorporating…